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It appears it’s changing into an open secret that Eric ten Hag is struggling to safe a long-term keep at Manchester United.
Solely a deep run within the FA Cup and qualification for the UEFA Champions League can strengthen their probabilities and that doesn't look too seemingly as of now.
Consequently, there have been more and more murmurs of the membership contacting potential replacements and Brighton's over-achiever Roberto De Zerbi has been talked about.
Nonetheless, United are usually not the one ones involved in his companies, as Barcelona and Chelsea have additionally been talked about.
Now, the person himself has damaged his silence on the matter forward of Brighton's Europa League match in opposition to Roma.
In a press release that shall be music to the ears of Brighton followers, the Italian stated he’s completely satisfied the place he’s proper now and isn’t eager about the longer term.
Reflecting on Brighton's immense achievement, De Zerbi stated it was particular to compete with groups at this stage and that he’s ready the place he’s not afraid to lose.
He stated: “I do what makes me completely satisfied and that's the place I’m proper now. I'm lucky now to have the ability to play these video games and compete with these groups at this stage.
“After we win I really feel completely satisfied however after we lose I additionally really feel one thing particular.”
Nonetheless, he left the door open for a attainable return to Italy sooner or later, the place he made waves along with his Sassuolo squad.
De Zerbi stated that there have been some issues in Italy on the time that he didn’t like however that he would undoubtedly see himself returning sooner or later.
De Zerbi's phrases come throughout as somebody who doesn't need to destabilize his workforce with outdoors noise whereas they’re on the cusp of one other historic season.
They’re within the combine for Europe once more within the Premier League desk and earned a marquee tie in opposition to AS Roma within the Europa League.
Though something can occur in soccer, it appears it will likely be troublesome to pry De Zerbi out of Brighton whereas he oversees the success of a workforce inbuilt his personal picture.
Nonetheless, this is not going to quell the noise surrounding Ten Hag's future because the stress on him will increase with each defeat or poor efficiency.